How To Fix FK016 - Large validity periods can cause memory problems

FK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FK - Factory calendar

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Large validity periods can cause memory problems

What causes this issue?

Defining a long validity period can lead to calendar buffer memory
problems.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Do not create too many calendars with a long validity period. Our
suggestion is 30 years. See the documentation for more information
about the calendar buffer.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FK016 - Large validity periods can cause memory problems ?

  The SAP error message FK016, which states "Large validity periods can cause memory problems," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with large datasets or extensive validity periods in financial transactions. This error is a warning rather than a critical error, indicating that the system may experience performance issues or memory overload due to the size of the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Validity Periods: The error is triggered when the validity periods for certain financial documents (like contracts, pricing conditions, etc.) are set to be excessively long. This can lead to a large number of records being loaded into memory during processing.
  High Volume of Data: If the system is processing a high volume of financial transactions or documents with extensive validity periods, it can strain the system's memory resources.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may allow for large validity periods, which can inadvertently